After a patchwork season, the Ducks’ offensive line seems back to full strength as they take on Ohio State’s big, physical defensive line. Who wins the battle? Vote in the poll, let us know what you think in the comments below. Full story »

Pellum talked about keeping the Ducks to their schedule, similar to the schedule leading up to the season-opener against South Dakota back on Aug. 30, and the schedule heading into every other game this season. Full story »

"Some of our guys don’' know they're playing in the national championship, so don't tell 'em that. We'll just think it’s another day," Helfrich said of freshmen who have gone from high school season a year ago to the title game next week. Full story »

Meyer came to some Oregon practices when Chip Kelly was head coach in 2011. With Helfrich? "We’re very friendly," Helfrich said of Meyer and other coaches. But, "we try to gather information more than, you know, than send it out." Full story »

Alger and Greif talk about how the Ducks turned turnovers into touchdowns and never let Florida State generate any chance of a comeback in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Rose Bowl. Full story »

Oregon is favored. Florida State is the underdog. Both teams have momentum and neither team lacks confidence. Who wins? Why? Let us know in the comments below and join us there for the chat during the game. Full story »

Helfrich talked about tweaks the Ducks have made in the past two seasons to their practice schedule and intensity, with the goal of keeping players healthy and fresh. "Now, we've just got to go play," he said. Full story »

Pierre, who covers football for Al.com, and The Oregonian/Oregonlive's Andrew Greif set up the College Football Playoff semifinal, where the Oregon Ducks take on Florida State at the Rose Bowl. Full story »